Updated 21/07/2017

Mount Cordeaux and Bare Rock. This is a trail walk, approx. 13 km return.  Gradual climb up to Mt Cordeaux, great view of Mt Mitchell, then a gradual climb to Bare Rock, with views along the North Range.  This is a good walk for beginners.  Bring a snack for morning tea, lunch and water.  May be cool as under foliage cover most of the walk.  Meet at Cunningham Cap car park on right hand side of the motorway for 8.30 am start.  Phone Joy on 0401 211 162.

Wynnum North.  Train leaves Cleveland at 8.09 gets into Wynnum Central 8.30.  I can pick people up from train, meet in RSL car park next to train station.  Meet at Green Park Fox/Glendora Street, walk to board walk along foreshore.  The boardwalk through mangroves is only 530 meters but it takes you up to the bird park.  All up it would be 4K around trip.  Walking on pathways, very easy.  We can do fish and chips or go to RSL for lunch.

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Mount Greville-  Moogerah Peaks National Park.  Leave Redlands by 6:00am.  Ascend to the summit via S.E. Ridge and return via the waterfall gorge.

Spicers Peak.  Walk to east peak of Spicers from Governor’s Chair up north east ridge and returning same way.  Some scrambling involved.

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0409 828 589

Mt Maroon via caves- This is a medium-hard walk up an alternative route to the top of Mt Maroon, near Mt Barney.  We start on the Cotswold track (the most well-known route) and hang a right to skirt around the NW side of the mountain.  The next section is all off-track.  With any luck we'll reach some rock overhangs with panoramic views.  We then keep going until we reach the ridge that takes us up to the top.  This will involve some scrambling up, over and around huge boulders.  Once we reach the top, we'll stop for lunch and then decide whether to go back the way we came or go down the Cotswold track.  This walk would suit anyone who is reasonably fit and up for a bit of an adventure as we haven't done it for a while and it involves map and compass work - if you've been up the Cotswold track you will manage this fairly easily.  For more information, contact leaders Betty 0408 129 241 or Tracy 0417 665 382.

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Somerset Trail – Mount Mee- Distance 13 km.  Meet at The Gantry, Sellin Road at 8:00 am.  Bring morning and lunch.  Morning tea will be at the lookout with views over Somerset/Wivenhoe Lake.  Lunch back at the picnic area at the Gantry.   Contact Marnie on 0423 288 014

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The Annual Overnight Mount Cotton Through-walk.  A pleasant, local 12km stroll for those interested in maybe doing thru walks complete with campfire, marshmallows, red wine, great views of sunset and moonrise from same chair, home for Sunday breakfast………….need I go on ?

Basecamp at Sommerville Valley Tourist Park near Girraween National Park- week-end (Friday) 11 to (Monday) 14 August 2017.  There will be a variety of walks within the Girraween National Park, including Goebel's cave upstream to Dr Roberts waterhole, Mt Norman, Valley of the Winds, and other interesting locations. Contact Trevor on 0411 512 202 if you are interested, as well as for camping and alternate accommodation fees.  Click here for more information.

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:30 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Piper Comanche, Brisbane Forest Park.   This is a short day walk along an old logging road, then along a reasonably well trodden footpad on top of a ridge.  About 80 mins into the walk we hang a left and head down a reasonably steep hill, following a rough footpad and possibly some tape until we come to the wreck of a Piper Comanche plane.  We then return the way we came.  This walk would suit anyone interested in something a bit different from the usual track walk.  It is not a long walk but reasonable fitness is required, and the ability to go up and down a fairly steep and slightly muddy slope.  No exposure.   For more information, contact leaders Betty 0408 129 241 or Tracy 0417 665 382. 

0417 665 382 or

0408 129 241

Bushwalkers Pilgrimage 2017 to be held at the Killarney Showgrounds.  A weekend not to be missed.  Check out the attached information on the weekend and also an Early Bird Registration form.  For those who don't wish to camp, the Sundown Motel sundownmotel@hotkey.net.au  is right next door to the Showgrounds. 

Link to Pilgrimage 2017 information.  Link to Pilrimage 2017 Registration Form.

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Betty Murray

Tracy Ryan

0408 129 241

0417 665 382

Springbrook Rescue Volunteer Weekend- Fancy a couple of nights in a comfortable lodge high in the rainforest with a roaring fire for a very cheap rate?  That's what you'll get if you sign up for this Springbrook Rescue weekend.  In return for just half a day's easy weeding (think sitting on the ground, listening to the birds and enjoying the weather while you dig out easily identified aristea plants, all tools supplied) we get the lodge to ourselves, a lavish morning tea and the opportunity to hear about how a group of dedicated conservationists are achieving their dream of protecting habitat - the same habitat we all love to walk through.  Cost is $40.00 plus $2.00 for firewood.  Contact Don on 0409 421 669 for enquiries or bookings.  (Australian Rainforest Conservation Society will supply more info. closer to the time.)

Kosciusko Snow Shoeing. A weeks Clamping at Jindabyne while we explore the slopes of Mt Kosciusko.  See attached pdf for details.

Mt Warning Base Camp.  We will leave the camp grounds at 3pm to

climb Mt Warning to watch the sun set and full moon rise.  Bring some nibbles for the top of Mt Warning to share and watch the sun go down.  Will need torches for the trip down.  Warm clothes required.  Once we are back at the camp ground we will have dinner around a camp fire.  Sunday we will leisurely pack up camp and head home. 

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Sat 28th

Tracy Ryan

Betty Murray

0417 665 382

0408 129 241

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.